State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 49

Which of the following substances is NOT a protein?

  1. Cotton
  2. Hair
  3. Spider silk
  4. Hoof
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Answer: (A) Cotton

Explanation

Cotton is almost pure cellulose (a carbohydrate). Hair and hooves are keratin, and spider silk is the protein spidroin.